Title: Theory of Pain Control and Anatomy
Course: DES 1051C Pain Management > Section: Module One

Introduction

This module focuses on the theories of pain control and anatomy of the head. This module will cover pain perception and pain reaction, pain reaction threshold and pain pathways. In addition the module will cover methods of pain control and psychological aspects, techniques of preoperative and operative pain and anxiety control.

This module also is a review of the anatomy necessary for local anesthesia. It is not a complete anatomy course. This is a review and should stimulate to use other sources to study in the areas that you feel deficient.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Describe the process of nerve conduction in pain perception.
- Describe the factors that affect an individual's pain reaction threshold.
- Describe the methods of pain control.
- Discuss the non-pharmacologic methods of pain and anxiety control.
- Name the nerve anatomy supply to the maxilla and the mandible.
- Identify the tissues innervated by each of the nerves associated with dental local anesthesia

Readings

Chapter 1 Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice:  An Introduction

Chapter 2 Neurophysiology

Chapter 10 Anatomy

Assignments

- Complete Readings
- Submit Student Contract
- Complete Greetings and Introduction Discussion
- Post and reply to Case Discussion 1
- Post Assignment 1
- Complete Quiz 1